Mark Connolly Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 4 hours ago, peasy23 said: Nick taking his defeat well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Alcaraz and Tiafoe win their respective quarters. Alcaraz saved a match point in the fourth against Sinner before winning it in five. Hard to believe he only turned 19 in May, he becomes the youngest player to make a Grand Slam Semi since Rafa Nadal at the French in 2005 and the youngest US Open Semi Finalist since Sampras in 1990. If he keeps going like he is he's surely going to have a multiple major winning career, like those two did. Have to make him favourite to lift the title out of the four remaining now, he's the highest seeded player left after all. Tiafoe riding the home town hero wave will be his toughest test of the two matches, i think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 For Tiafoe everything has come together for him this past ten days, and with the crowd surging for him it will be a great match against Alcaraz. Hoping he can pull it off, as he is good for tennis. Absolutely engages the crowd without any of the histrionics that Kyrgios does. For the other semi can’t see past Ruud, he’s been the most consistent player this season without the big title. Two Slam finals in the one year would be mightily impressive. On the Womens side Swiatek usually destroys Sabalenka conceding about five games. I think Caro Garcia will spring the upset on Ons Jabeur, so that would make a very good final. Ruud Vs Alcaraz for the their first slam title and the world number one would be a great narrative. If Tiafoe gets past Alacaraz he wins it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 6 hours ago, Loki said: On the Womens side Swiatek usually destroys Sabalenka conceding about five games. I think Caro Garcia will spring the upset on Ons Jabeur, so that would make a very good final. Ons absolutely destroys Garcia in that first set, slicing her way through Garcia's attack. Ons has totally ripped up her playbook and is playing in a different style. Such a talented player with great variety. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Ruud beats Khachenov in four sets, which means he’ll be the new number one if Alcaraz loses tonight or he wins on Sunday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Some final. Alcaraz definitely the favourite but Ruud more than capable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Alcaraz takes the first set 6-4. Ruud can’t get near any of his service games. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 The main difference between the two is that Casper Ruud knows exactly what he can do and what he can’t do. Alcaraz has all the shots in the world, but doesn’t have the experience of knowing when to play them and when not to yet. Ruud’s serve and main strokes are holding up better than Alcaraz’ shots currently. You just feel if Alcaraz can just play a little better he will run away with it. But Ruud is going to continue to play his solid 8/10 game and he’s looking good for the win with that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Thy drop volley to save set point was incredible by Alcaraz. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 And there we have it the youngest ever ATP number one. Carlos Alcaraz with his first slam title, and no doubt the first of many. Casper played very well, but just couldn’t maintain his level towards the end, but that was mainly as Carlos upped his game. A really wonderful final, and Mens tennis will be absolutely fine without the Big Four. Sinner, Ruud, Alcaraz, Felix and Ruud will all keep getting better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, Loki said: And there we have it the youngest ever ATP number one. Carlos Alcaraz with his first slam title, and no doubt the first of many. Casper played very well, but just couldn’t maintain his level towards the end, but that was mainly as Carlos upped his game. A really wonderful final, and Mens tennis will be absolutely fine without the Big Four. Sinner, Ruud, Alcaraz, Felix and Ruud will all keep getting better. Did I read somewhere that Ruud is now number 1 in the world? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreenElves Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 19 minutes ago, lichtie23 said: Did I read somewhere that Ruud is now number 1 in the world? Pretty sure it's Alcaraz that is now number 1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Ruud is world number 2. Whoever won the final would be world number 1. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Just turned 19 and already number 1 in the world and a grand slam champion. Playing at about 60% of his potential according to his coach - which you’d expect for a 19 year old.Terrifying prospect for the rest of mens tennis. If this kid keeps developing at the rate he is he’s going to be well into double figures in slams by the time he’s in his mid 20’s. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 10 hours ago, Loki said: Sinner, Ruud, Alcaraz, Felix and Ruud will all keep getting better. There's that guy Ruud as well, can't believe you forgot him 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 I mind folk on here saying Raonic would win 6-8 slams. Cunt got to one, on the easiest surface for a 7 footer, and got absolutely bodied 3-0. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Federer officially retires. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/sep/15/roger-federer-announces-retirement-from-tennis-after-stellar-career 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Sad way to end, I'm sure he would have wanted to finish at Wimbledon.Nobody in my lifetime has made it look easier at their peak, he looked to bemoving around the court with ease most of the time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 There with have it, the beginning of the end of the greatest period of tennis that's ever been. Federer retires. Without his brilliance Nadal and Djokovic would never have reached the height they did. No matter which one of them you think is the GOAT everyone will be in agreement that they are the three greatest players ever. The reason those three were the greatest is that they got to play each other so often, learning to win against Grand Masters meant they had better experience and had seen all the tricks and trades so that even in the twilights of their careers they could and still can see off the best of the rest. Although I never actually rooted for Federer, I wanted him to lose against Nadal and Djokovic, he was just utterly cool and suave even four hours into a five set epic. While there has always been doubts about the legitimacy of Djokovic or Nadal's physicality, you could never say that about Federer. He really was that good. Legend, I feel sorry for anyone else that retired this year in the men's or women's game, as they aren't getting into the Hall of Fame. Serena and Roger have that wrapped up already. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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